How to Access and Use EBC Reader: A Step-by-Step Guide for Harvard Law School Students
EBC Reader- The fastest-growing legal eLibrary, providing access to thousands of renowned textbooks and eBooks on Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Family, and Personal laws from leading publishers like EBC, CLI, Bharat Law House, NUJS, NALSAR, and more. Harvard Law School has integrated the EBC Reader into its secondary legal resources, enhancing access to Indian law and international legal scholarship.
This guide will help you get started and maximize your legal research.
How to Sign Up for EBC Reader:
Direct Login via EBC Reader Website
Visit the EBC Reader homepage www.ebcreader.com
Click here on the sign-up option
After clicking on sign-up, you will be directed to the sign-up page. If you are new to EBC Reader, follow these steps:
1.1 Complete the Registration Page:
• After clicking on Sign Up as a Harvard University user, you’ll be taken to the registration page.
Here, you’ll need to fill out some basic information:
o Your school email ID
o Your name
o Set your password
• Once all fields are filled out, click Agree & Join to move to the next step.
1.2 Verify Your Identity via OTP:
• After submitting your registration details, you’ll receive a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered email address.
• Enter the OTP and Submit to verify and complete the registration process.
1.3 Save Your Credentials:
• Once your registration is complete, it's a good idea to save your credentials for easier access on future visits.
• This will enable you to enjoy the auto-login feature on subsequent logins.
1.4 Login with Your Harvard Credentials:
• Now that you’re registered, go back to the login page.
• Enter your Harvard login credentials (your Harvard ID and password) to authenticate and proceed to the EBC Reader platform.
1.5 Access the EBC Reader Library
Now that you’ve successfully signed up, you can enter the EBC Reader platform. When you log in, you’ll be greeted by the Digital Library Page, where all the available legal resources are listed.
Here you can start exploring the vast library of legal content, including:
• International Titles including books on Global Governance, International Economic Law, and Human Rights and Social Justice
• Foreign and Comparative Legal Studies
• Referencers including law dictionaries, legal phrases, maxims, and quotable quotes
Login via HARVARD KEY
Visit https://login.eresources.law.harvard.edu/login?&url=http://www.ebcreader.com/
Enter your Harvard login credentials (your Harvard ID and password) to authenticate and proceed to the EBC Reader platform.
Access the EBC reader Library:
Now that you’ve successfully signed up, you can enter the EBC Reader platform. When you log in, you’ll be greeted by the Digital Library Page, where all the available legal resources are listed.
Advanced Reading/Research Features:
Advanced Search:
EBC Reader’s flagship feature allows you to funnel search results directly to the exact chapter, saving valuable research time. With advanced search options like Any Words, Exact Phrase, All Words, and Boolean Search, you can quickly find what you need. Further refine your results using filters such as TOC Search, Search within Set, Search within Library, and Search within Search.
Trueprint:
The Trueprint feature allows you to print your notes with the same high-quality standards as the original book. This ensures that what you print matches the layout and format of the physical book, providing a seamless experience between digital and hard-copy materials.
Cross-Linking with SCC Online:
EBC Reader can be cross-linked with SCC Online, giving users direct access to related case law. This cross-linking functionality ensures that researchers can seamlessly access both books and relevant case law, enhancing the depth and accuracy of legal research.
Not finding what you are looking for?
Chat with us or send us an email.
exports1@ebc.co.in
Call: 1800 1800 6666
This guide will help you get started and maximize your legal research.
How to Sign Up for EBC Reader:
Direct Login via EBC Reader Website
Visit the EBC Reader homepage www.ebcreader.com
Click here on the sign-up option
After clicking on sign-up, you will be directed to the sign-up page. If you are new to EBC Reader, follow these steps:
1.1 Complete the Registration Page:
• After clicking on Sign Up as a Harvard University user, you’ll be taken to the registration page.
Here, you’ll need to fill out some basic information:
o Your school email ID
o Your name
o Set your password
• Once all fields are filled out, click Agree & Join to move to the next step.
1.2 Verify Your Identity via OTP:
• After submitting your registration details, you’ll receive a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your registered email address.
• Enter the OTP and Submit to verify and complete the registration process.
1.3 Save Your Credentials:
• Once your registration is complete, it's a good idea to save your credentials for easier access on future visits.
• This will enable you to enjoy the auto-login feature on subsequent logins.
1.4 Login with Your Harvard Credentials:
• Now that you’re registered, go back to the login page.
• Enter your Harvard login credentials (your Harvard ID and password) to authenticate and proceed to the EBC Reader platform.
1.5 Access the EBC Reader Library
Now that you’ve successfully signed up, you can enter the EBC Reader platform. When you log in, you’ll be greeted by the Digital Library Page, where all the available legal resources are listed.
Here you can start exploring the vast library of legal content, including:
• International Titles including books on Global Governance, International Economic Law, and Human Rights and Social Justice
• Foreign and Comparative Legal Studies
• Referencers including law dictionaries, legal phrases, maxims, and quotable quotes
Login via HARVARD KEY
Visit https://login.eresources.law.harvard.edu/login?&url=http://www.ebcreader.com/
Enter your Harvard login credentials (your Harvard ID and password) to authenticate and proceed to the EBC Reader platform.
Access the EBC reader Library:
Now that you’ve successfully signed up, you can enter the EBC Reader platform. When you log in, you’ll be greeted by the Digital Library Page, where all the available legal resources are listed.
Advanced Reading/Research Features:
Advanced Search:
EBC Reader’s flagship feature allows you to funnel search results directly to the exact chapter, saving valuable research time. With advanced search options like Any Words, Exact Phrase, All Words, and Boolean Search, you can quickly find what you need. Further refine your results using filters such as TOC Search, Search within Set, Search within Library, and Search within Search.
Trueprint:
The Trueprint feature allows you to print your notes with the same high-quality standards as the original book. This ensures that what you print matches the layout and format of the physical book, providing a seamless experience between digital and hard-copy materials.
Cross-Linking with SCC Online:
EBC Reader can be cross-linked with SCC Online, giving users direct access to related case law. This cross-linking functionality ensures that researchers can seamlessly access both books and relevant case law, enhancing the depth and accuracy of legal research.
Not finding what you are looking for?
Chat with us or send us an email.
exports1@ebc.co.in
Call: 1800 1800 6666
Updated on: 11/03/2025
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